This effective activity breaks down each part of an expository introduction to maximize success for your students.
Use the graphic organizer at the end to offer structure to your students. Hooks and Reasons, Links and Thesis, and Putting it

Students will use this to reinforce good writing skills.
***Use with Introductions & Body Paragraphs****
Please use best teaching practices to make engaging and memorable. These lessons are repetitive to allow students the opportunity to

One of the things students really struggle with, in expository writing, is developing their thoughts into good paragraphs. If you have students who meet this criteria, using this exercise will help them see your expectations and learn how to craft

***Use this with the free activity sheet***
This PowerPoint uses popular Disney movies to teach students how to effectively craft Short Answer Responses in preparation for standardized tests and other ELA standards.

Students will use this at the beginning of week 2 to culminate all of the skills they have practiced in writing Expository pieces.
***Use with Introductions Packet****
Please use best teaching practices to make engaging and memorable. These

Students will use this during week 2 to culminate all of the skills they have practiced in writing Expository pieces.
***Use with BODY PARAGRAPH BUNDLE Packet****
Please use best teaching practices to make engaging and memorable. These lessons

Students will use this during week 2 to culminate all of the skills they have practiced in writing Expository pieces.
***Use with Introductions Packet****
Please use best teaching practices to make engaging and memorable. These lessons are

Students will use this at the end of week 2 to culminate all of the skills they have practiced in writing Expository pieces.
***Use with Introductions Packet****
Please use best teaching practices to make engaging and memorable. These lessons are

Students will use this during week 2 to culminate all of the skills they have practiced in writing Expository pieces.
***Use with Introductions Packet****
Please use best teaching practices to make engaging and memorable. These lessons are

Students struggling with crafting an effective short answer response (SAR) will benefit from this activity which uses two popular Disney Movies to engage them and teach them how to scaffold their thoughts.

Animal Farm can serve multiple purposes for allowing students to learn the important lessons from the story.
As a teacher, I recommend using it as a writing opportunity because it will reinforce the themes and topics addressed in the story.

Students learn best from each other. Use this handout to show them what a good essay should have!
***Recommended for use with a document camera and/or smart board***
Students will use this to reinforce good writing skills.
***Use with other

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

My first three years of teaching were in a low socio-economic school district teaching English-Language Arts. Due to the needs of the students, I designed assignments that were specifically catered to help them be successful.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Lessons are broken down step-by-step to allow scaffolding for even the most struggling students.